Central Coast Council has turned on new pedestrian traffic lights in the Terrigal CBD, marking completion of Stage 1 of a $2.2million project to improve traffic flow.

Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff said the project had been completed on schedule ahead of the busy summer period.

“Local businesses, residents and visitors will now benefit from measures to restrict traffic ‘looping’ and unregulated pedestrian activities, which will significantly reduce traffic queuing in the Terrigal CBD and along Terrigal Drive and Ocean View Drive,” Mr Bolgoff said.

“We have installed new traffic control signals, created two-way routes on Campbell Crescent, Church Street and Kurrawyba Avenue, and restricted right-hand turns to and from Terrigal Esplanade.”

Mayor Jane Smith said that the project will deliver significant traffic flow improvements for both motorists and pedestrians during peak times.

“Activating town centres as key destinations and attractors is a high priority for our community and this project will make Terrigal even more appealing,” Mayor Smith said.

“Council recognises that it will take time for motorists and pedestrians to adjust to the changes and we will monitor the site carefully.

“Completing this project before the summer holiday period was a high priority for Council and the support of local businesses and residents helped to make this happen.”

Key project features include:

• New/ modified pedestrian crossings throughout the CBD
• Traffic control signals at Terrigal Esplanade and Campbell Crescent intersection
• Mid-block pedestrian traffic control signals on Terrigal Esplanade
• No right turn from Campbell Crescent into Terrigal Esplanade
• No right turn from Terrigal Esplanade into Kurrawyba Avenue (emergency vehicles and vehicles over six metres excepted)
• Two-way traffic on Campbell Crescent, Church Street and Kurrawyba Avenue
• Mountable roundabout at Church Street, Pine Tree Lane and Kurrawyba Avenue intersection
• Modified kerb and guttering and new road pavement

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the State Liberal Government was proud to fully fund the project through the Stronger Communities Fund.

“This funding is a direct result of the successful amalgamation and creation of Central Coast Council,” Mr Crouch said.

“The Terrigal traffic flow improvements are an example of effective consultation with residents and local businesses to achieve the best possible result.

“Terrigal is one of the jewels in the crown of the Central Coast, which is why it is so vital that it exceeds the expectations of visitors and locals alike. This project will do exactly that.

“I strongly encourage Council to continue delivering on State-funded projects to the Terrigal community, including the rock pool upgrade and Boardwalk construction.”

This project is one of ten local projects made possible through the Stronger Communities Fund, established by the NSW Government to provide merged Council’s with funding to kick-start the delivery of projects that improve community infrastructure and services.

The completion of the project follows the rollout of the new ParkSpot app, which provides real-time information on parking available in Terrigal.

Photo Opportunity

• Date: Tuesday 30 October
• Time: 10am
• Location: Terrigal Esplanade, Terrigal
• Attending: Mayor Jane Smith; Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch; Council Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy; Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff